Dr. Habib Al Mulla (Vice Chairman)
Managing Partner and Founder, Habib Al Mulla & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Habib Al Mulla is perhaps the UAE’s most prominent legal authority. Evidence of this is provided by his prolific publication dossier and numerous conferencing engagements.
Mr. Elias N. Bou Saab (Secretary)
Executive Vice President, The American University in Dubai
Mr. Elias Bou Saab established the American University in Dubai in 1995 and has since focused his vision and leadership on the advancement of higher education in the UAE and internationally through his guidance and support for all AUD operations, his unyielding implementation and negotiation skills as well as various outreach activities driving the university to its credible academic reputation today. During the span of his 18-year career, in addition to his currently held public servant role as Mayor of Dhour Shweir in Lebanon, he also has ventured in many entrepreneurship initiatives, initiated and engaged in many civic engagement commitments, held an instrumental role in advising UAE governments in the region on higher education, as well as founded and actively engaged in many prestigious associations and foundations around the world.
Mr. Justin G. Cooper
Senior Advisor to President William J. Clinton
Mr. Justin Cooper is the Senior Adviser to President William J. Clinton. He is responsible for briefing and advising the President on a range of issues including finances, business matters, public relations, politics, the Clinton Family Foundation and the Clinton Foundations initiatives.
Dr. Lance E. De Masi
President, The American University in Dubai
Dr. Lance de Masi has taught at AUD since its inception and served as President/Chief Academic Officer from 1997-2004 until relinquishing the CAO title. His own education bridges the Liberal Arts and Business, as he holds both Bachelor’s (B.A.) and Master’s (A.M.) degrees in Foreign Language/Literature and an M.B.A. in Marketing (Indiana University – Bloomington). President de Masi’s tenure has witnessed AUD’s transformation from a small, up-start operation to an institution of higher learning of substantial size and credible academic reputation.
Dr. Stephen G. Franklin (Chairman)
President, Wells Core Office Income REIT Advisory Services, LLC, Wells Real Estate Funds
Dr. Franklin’s wealth of experience as both an educator and management/marketing practitioner will bring a unique perspective and skills set to his board membership.
Mr. Joseph Ghossoub
chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Menacom Group; former World President, International Advertising Association
Mr. Joseph Ghossoub’s career in marketing communications spans twenty-five years, most of which he has spent in the United Arab Emirates. His success at the helm of the Middle-Eastern affiliate of one of the world’s largest advertising groups, Young and Rubicam, are among the credentials which served him well in his selection as IAA World President.
Dr. Ghassan Salameh
Professor of International Relations at Sciences Po, Paris and Columbia University, New York and Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs/PSIA, Paris; Former Minister of Culture, Lebanon
Dr. Ghassan Salameh is a distinguished academic and public servant whose experience spans the Middle-East, Europe and the US.